With numerous lockdowns, one after the other, people worldwide had to change how and where they exercised. As a result, a new mindset that one can exercise anywhere has emerged. There is a fitness mentality that desires flexibility and ease, as well as an understanding that fitness can be for everyone.
While the fitness sector is facing significant problems, there is also a plethora of exciting prospects. People are reevaluating many parts of their life, including how they approach fitness. If you want to make 2022 the year you revolutionize your health and fitness, the following exercise trends will help you.
1. Virtual and In-person Hybrid Training
2. Wearable Techs
Smartwatches aren’t new, but wearables are expected to grow in popularity in 2022. Heart rate monitors, step trackers, and warnings when you need to take a deep breath are already available in products like the Apple Watch, FitBit, and Garmin, but more innovations are on the way. Skin temperature, sleep tracking, respiration rates, and nutrition advice are all included.
The Amazon Halo View watch, which was recently released, is compatible with the headspace meditation app, which guides you through daily self-gratitude activities and gives on-demand blood oxygen levels. Also, keep an eye out for wearable technology that will work in tandem with your smart bed to guarantee you get enough shut-eye.
3. Mini Workouts
Mini workouts are designed for those who don’t have 45 minutes to spare for a workout. They’re for anyone who wants to get a good workout done during the day but doesn’t have much time. Mini workouts are beneficial to both time-conscious folks and those who lack the ambition to commit to a large workout. A mini workout is simple and quick, whether it’s strength training with free weights or a ten-minute bodyweight training routine. Mini workouts can be as short as five or ten minutes and can be done throughout the day.
4. Mind-body
In 2022, there will almost certainly be a continued emphasis on holistic fitness regimens and mind-body activities. Mental health is a crucial concern in health after several lockdowns, financial challenges, and overall stress from living through a pandemic. Yoga, tai chi, and medication will continue to be popular as more individuals explore ways to relieve stress, and anxiety, and support their mental health. Consumers will look to movement as a way to accomplish their overall wellness goals as physical exercise becomes more integrated into the larger health puzzle.
5. Smart Home Gym
Before the epidemic, smart home gym equipment was already popular, but frequent lockdowns boosted consumer usage growth. The cost and size of smart home gym equipment are deterrents for many individuals. While you may still build your own iron paradise with your favorite pieces of equipment, several fitness firms have created smart home gyms that include weights, storage, and streaming platforms that will guide you through your workout and even assist you to make modifications. These smart gyms include anything from mirrors to high-tech cycles and can help you conserve space while keeping your workouts varied.
6. Mobility Workout
We are moving less as a result of shorter commutes to work and less time spent out, and individuals are looking for solutions to avoid joint tightness and pain from sitting. It’s time to start working on your mobility. Mobility practice (think stretches) not only relieves joint tension but also improves your workouts by allowing you to move through exercises with a full range of motion. Multi-planar lunges, for example, are excellent for developing hip mobility, especially for individuals who sit for long periods of time in front of a computer. It can be as simple as foam rolling or as complex as more advanced treatments for joint mobility and strength, as well as pain relief and injury prevention.
7. High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Every year, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) becomes more popular. HIIT workouts usually consist of brief bursts of exertion followed by intervals of relaxation. The advantage of HIIT training is that you can get a good exercise in a short amount of time. The benefit of HIIT is that it does not require any extra equipment because bodyweight movements may be used. The majority of the time, HIIT workouts may be tailored to suit a variety of abilities. ZUU, a type of high-intensity interval training, is also gaining popularity. ZUU is a full-body workout that is inspired by the animal kingdom.
8. Low-Impact Fitness
Several experts believe that individuals will be more focused than ever before on feeling good, recovering smartly, and avoiding harm. Many people are experiencing stiffness, aches, and pains as a result of a year of sedentary life in front of a computer following the lockdown. Rowing, Pilates, and yoga are examples of these kinds of activities that are still strengthening but not as strenuous on the body. People will desire a head-to-toe burn that is gentle on the joints, as well as high-intensity workouts that are gentle on our bodies. People seek the capacity to just feel and move better in their bodies, thus mobility training will undoubtedly be popular.